What does REST mean?

Pronunciation
/rɛst/
Letters
4
Scrabble score
4
Words With Friends score
4
How common
Very common

Meaning

verb

  1. not move; be in a resting position
  2. take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
  3. give a rest to“He rested his bad leg”
  4. have a place in relation to something else“The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West”
  5. be at rest
  6. stay the same; remain in a certain state“The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it”
  7. be inherent or innate in
  8. put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying“Rest your head on my shoulder”

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Other forms

rests5resting8

Anagrams of REST

erst4rets4

Words inside REST

9 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

ers3res3ret3ser3set3 er2es2et2re2

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Questions

Is REST a valid word in word games?

REST is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is REST worth?

REST is worth 4 points with Scrabble letter values and 4 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from REST?

9 other words, including SET, RE, ET and ER.